Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-24
FINE GOODS.

Yesterday was the day of the opening OF
Hyde & Humblis store; and in spite of the
unpleasant weather there was a large at
tendance of ladies and gentlemen anxious
to see thu novelties that the holiday season
every year brings forth in this line. All
who braved the elements were we'll repaid;
for never DID these enterprising gentleman
have upon their shelves such a fine and
complete stock of goods
There are to be seen no cheap, inferior
looking goods: but among the stock are
imported goods, while the domestic were
chosen with a special view to the demands
OF a cultured. appreciative people.
Upon stand before the entrance was
exhibited a complete line of toilet and
jewel cases, manicure and odor sets,
bronzes, and elegant mirrors, such as were
never before shown il the city.
On the shelves were books, books of all
kinds and at all prices, but the counters,
loaded with the treasures of art and song,
formed the center OF attraction.
The works of the poets, novelists and his
torians in new and attractive bindings,
elegant cards, and rich engravings brought
forth EXPLANATIONS of delight. Here is an
elegantly bound set of Tennyson's, here is
a set of etchings by the leading American
artists, and here large selection of cards
varying in prices from 5 cents to so, and
from the studios of Tuck, Prang, Opacher,
Hildeschemer, Stokes and Hard and Par
SON In tho makeup of the Christmas
booklets the publishers have displayed great
skill and ability, the engravingS are rich
and fine, the covers works of art and the
~ Of no
ing minds.
The line of pictures, too, is worthy of an
inspection; including, as it does, etchings,
steel engravings, oil and water paintings.
There has been a great improvement,
too, in the character of children's books.
More care is shown not only in the matter
but in the engravings. Many of those
upon the shelves and counters are well
worthy of a perusal by all in search of gifts
for little ones.
The stock of albums, photograph and
scrap, is very large, including many new
styles from foreign as well as domestic
manufactures.
As might be expected from the past,
their line Of stationery is complete and in
cludes the goods of Marcus Ward OF Crane
and other leading houses. The leather
goods, purses, cigar and card cases were
chosen early in the season and imported
direct for the trade.
As usual there was shown a full line of
children's cards, games and blocks.
But case that attracted considerable
attention was one filed with opera glasses,
imported inkstands, scissor sets, razors, all
of the best quality and in elegance I'M
equaled by anything in the city.
IN the rear of the store is department
under the management of Mr.. Parrett.
Here are shown an elegant line of wall
papers of the latest patterns, window
shades, blinds, incrusta and all kinds of
material used in interior decoration.
On account of the disagreeable day the
opening will be continued until Friday
night, and there is no doubt that all who
appreciate the beautiful in art and all who
have not yet seen the display, will avail
themselves OF the opportunity. After Fri
day many of the articles, on account of
their elegance and liability to soil, will be
taken down from their present position.